There would only be a trans code if the ecu is from an automatic. You can get rid of that code too by grounding the single wire from the ecu for the auto trans.?
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On Jan 18, 2024 6:50 a.m., Richard W Stratford <daritysden@...> wrote:
All you have to do is run a wire from ecu to dash, power up an led with ignition and ground with ecu wire. if you read the kennedy EO label, they expect the light to be on with transmission codes. Super easy and not worth tampering with the system, I would catch that and fail you.
On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 12:41:46 AM PST, Terry Cline <tcline001@...> wrote:
Hey Ross ¨C thanks for connecting, and thanks for all of the info. One thing for sure ¨C I hope to build a base of potential support for these older VWs exactly for moments like this ¨C help with smog, engines, whatever. I have already met a couple others in the area, all with stories and experiences. As soon as I get the CEL working, I¡¯m expecting to get an appointment with the local ref. I think his name is Frank Rodriguez.
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Thanks again!
Terry
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I live in Nipomo? - 87 doka, 92 ej22.
I went to the ref at Cuesta College several years ago. I think that's the one you are talking about.
If it's the same ref who was there when I went, he is very fair and very helpful, but he goes by the book.??
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From: "Terry Cline" <tcline001@...>
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SubaruVanagon] Engine light check - Smog Check purgatory
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:34:08 -0800
lol - Richard -a man of experience and wisdom!
I¡¯ve been told that our local SLO referee has the equipment - and the authority to get me that mystical bar code sticker - to just complete the check at the appointment. One hopes, right?!
But first, gotta solve the check light problem.?
Thanks everybody for your help and knowledge. I¡¯m not out of the woods yet, but - knock on the vanagon - just one more task to complete.?
That is¡.until the ref makes me jump through another hoop¡.?
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On Jan 16, 2024, at 4:26?PM, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@...> wrote:
It goes like this:? drive to your friendly Star Station, you say I need a Smog Check.? First question they ask:? What year is your vehicle?? You tell them, and they tell you:? "Well, our equipment for that is down right now, might be another week for repair."? So you schlep off to Station #2, and Station #3....and you get EXACTLY the same response!? Finally, you get smart, call around, ask if they have WORKING equipment; their response if lucky is "Yes; you got the BAR sticker?"? And then it all happens, finally.? Folks, this is extremely frustrating....but it is what it is.
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 03:43:11 PM PST, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@...> wrote:
And here is my next line of thinking:? Referees "have" to have working equipment; yes, it takes a 2 stage appointment process to get in.? But 2 years ago when I sought the BAR sticker, the total price for Smog Certification was $8.25....so that sure beats the $100 at a neighborhood Star Station.? Heck, you've got to get your motor nice and hot anyway, so a 20 mile drive out of the way might be the way to go.? If a referee is the last resort because you cannot find a Star Station with working equipment, per the "Ask the Ref" site:? Provide a Specific reason you are seeking a Smog Check Referee inspection.? (My ref was a gruff guy....but fair, and he liked the nature of Subie/Vanagon conversions, he knew every detail.? And the appointment was right on time....no waiting.)
